Which is better for a slicer?

The G440 SFT. Its draw bias is designed to correct a slice, while the MAX HL is a neutral, high-launch head.

Which launches the ball higher?

Both are high-launch heads. The MAX HL is built around high launch off the ground, and the SFT also lists a high trajectory.

Can a left-handed golfer buy the MAX HL?

No. The MAX HL listing is right-handed only. Left-handers should look at the SFT.

Is the SFT worth the extra?

It is not extra. At $296.99 at eBay it is about $2 cheaper than the MAX HL at $299.00 at DICK'S Sporting Goods as of November 7, 2026.

Which has more loft options?

Both adjust about ±1.5°. The MAX HL covers a wider range of loft combinations; the SFT is fixed at 19° before adjustment.

Which is more forgiving?

The MAX HL is marketed as maximizing forgiveness. The SFT's forgiveness is aimed at squaring the face for slicers.

Ping G440 MAX HL Fairway Wood vs Ping G440 SFT Fairway Wood

Both are Ping G440 fairway woods, but they fit different swings. The G440 MAX HL is a high-launch, forgiving 3-wood built for right-handed players who need help getting the ball up. The G440 SFT is a left-handed 19° fairway with draw bias that fights a slice. Prices are close: $299.00 at DICK'S Sporting Goods for the MAX HL and $296.99 at eBay for the SFT as of November 7, 2026.

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